Putting the “Integrity” in CDI
With unrelenting focus upon reimbursement within too many CDI programs, the opportunity to effectively improve the integrity of the medical record and its patient story
With unrelenting focus upon reimbursement within too many CDI programs, the opportunity to effectively improve the integrity of the medical record and its patient story
Is CDI about to embark on a long journey to reinvent Itself? There is no arguing that artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP)
CDI is metamorphosing into something unique and rewarding. Clinical documentation integrity (CDI), formerly referred to as clinical documentation improvement, has been a strong passion of
A prosthetic joint is a foreign body, and its presence alone is a significant risk factor for infection. I am changing gears today, and I
There is a three-step process for improving the CDI process, bringing it closer to true clinical documentation integrity. All hospitals and health systems are facing
New Year’s resolutions for readers of ICD10monitor. For providers, resolve to provide excellent clinical care to your patients, and invest the time needed to document
The problems are real, but the solutions are within reach. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second installment in a series in which Dr. Zelem explores
One category of denials where outpatient CDI can help is medical necessity denials. EDITOR’S NOTE: Colleen Deighan will conduct the Talk Ten Tuesdays Listener Survey
The concern of “note bloat” is gaining traction. Is it your perception that clinical notes have grown longer, and yet less informative? A recent study
Making the case for outpatient CDI in the emergency department. The emergency department (ED) is often the first place a patient is seen before being
Creating a compliant HCC chart review process. EDITOR’S NOTE: Colleen Deighan will be conducting a Talk Ten Tuesdays Listener Survey on CDI today. When healthcare
The CMS-HCC model has two components, the hierarchy, and the condition category. EDITOR’S NOTE: Colleen Deighan will be conducting a Talk Ten Tuesdays Listener Survey

Traditional utilization management models can no longer keep pace with regulatory shifts, payer scrutiny, and operational pressures. In this webcast, Tiffany Ferguson, LMSW, CMAC, ACM, ACPA-C, introduces an Adaptive Model strategy that modernizes UM through role specialization, technology-driven workflows, and proactive, team-based processes. Attendees will learn how to restructure programs to improve efficiency, strengthen clinical collaboration, and enhance financial performance in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Federal auditors are intensifying their focus on inpatient psychiatric facilities, using advanced data analytics to spotlight outliers and pursue high‑dollar repayments. In this high‑impact webcast, Michael Calahan, PA, MBA, Compliance Officer and V.P., Hospital & Physician Compliance, breaks down what regulators are really targeting in IPF-PPS admissions, documentation, treatment and discharge planning. Attendees will learn practical steps to tighten processes, avoid common audit triggers and protect reimbursement and reduce the risk of multimillion-dollar repayment demands.

In this timely session, Stacey Shillito, CDIP, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P, CPEDC, COPC, breaks down the complexities of Medical Decision Making (MDM) documentation so providers can confidently capture the true complexity of their care. Attendees will learn practical, efficient strategies to ensure documentation aligns with current E/M guidelines, supports accurate coding, and reduces audit risk, all without adding to charting time.

Join Ronald Hirsch, MD, FACP, CHCQM for The PEPPER Returns – Risk and Opportunity at Your Fingertips, a practical webcast that demystifies the PEPPER and shows you how to turn complex claims data into actionable insights. Dr. Hirsch will explain how to interpret key measures, identify compliance risks, uncover missed revenue opportunities, and understand new updates in the PEPPER, all to help your organization stay ahead of audits and use this powerful data proactively.

Breast biopsy procedures may be clinically straightforward but accurately translating them into compliant billing can be anything but. In this focused webcast, Shawn Blackburn, CPC, CPMA, CIC, CRC, CCS-P breaks down how imaging guidance, lesion count, laterality, and payer expectations all impact how these procedures should be reported. Through clear explanations and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain practical insight into aligning clinical workflows with billing requirements, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your documentation supports accurate reimbursement and compliance.

Gain clarity and confidence in OB‑GYN coding with this expert‑led webcast featuring Sherri L. Clayton, RHIT, CSS. You’ll learn how to apply global maternity package rules accurately, select the right CPT codes for procedures and visits, and identify documentation gaps that lead to denials. With practical guidance and real examples, this session helps you strengthen compliance, reduce audit risk, and ensure accurate reimbursement for women’s health services.

Uncover essential coding insights with nationally recognized coding authority Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS. Through ICD10monitor’s interactive, on‑demand webcast series, Kay walks you through the AHA’s 2026 ICD‑10‑CM/PCS Quarterly Coding Clinics, translating each update into practical, easy‑to‑apply guidance designed to sharpen precision, ensure compliance, and strengthen day‑to‑day decision‑making. Available shortly after each official release.

Uncover critical guidance on the ICD-10-CM/PCS code updates. Kay Piper reviews and explains ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines in the AHA’s fourth quarter 2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinic in an easy to access on-demand webcast.
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